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Patricia S. Brewer
BREWER- Patricia S., age 71 years, Omaha. Survived by husband, Ralph H.; children, Teri Brewer, Mentor, OH, Tracy Coufal and husband, Terence, Denver, CO, Robyn Lein and husband, Kelvin, Fremont, NE; 9 grandchildren; brother, Sam Page and wife, Glenda, Burleson, TX. SERVICES Monday 10am St. Luke United Methodist Church, 11810 Burke St. Interment Evergreen. Memorials to St. Luke United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. VISITATION from 9am Sunday with family receiving friends 6-8pm West Center Chapel.
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Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 12/28/2007 – 12/31/2007.

Rex M. Ellison
ELLISON-Rex M., 81, Lincoln. Born 1/19/1926, died 12/14/07. Member of American Legion Post # 374, Telephone Pioneers of America, former Member of I.B.E.W. Survived by wife, Barbara Ellison; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jim Taylor, all of Lincoln; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Bobbi Ellison, Omaha; grandchildren, Alex and Audra Taylor, Wes, Nicole and Jessica Ellison; brother and sister-in-law, Orval and Irene Ellison, Geneva, NE; sister, Mildred Bettger, Portland, OR. Preceded by, parents; sister, Orpha; brother, Roger.
Visitation Mon. 9 AM-9 PM with family present 6-8 PM, Tues., 9-10:30 AM at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home.
Funeral Tues., 10:30 AM at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home. Memorials to American Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences can be e-mailed to www.bmlfh.com. BUTHERUS, MASER & LOVE
FUNERAL HOME
4040 A St., Lincoln 402-488-0934

Joe Moss
Moss-Joe, He was an Engineer here that transfer to Atlanta. Joe just passed in Arkansas last Tuesday or Wednesday. He will be cremated in Arkansas and his ashes will be brought to Omaha and there will be a service for him in the spring of 2008. Joe’s daughter, Tami Dean also an engineer, retired from the Omaha Works, now works as a waitress at Millard Roadhouse. Joe ran for public office once or twice during his career at W.E.

Ann M. Harvat
HARVAT-Ann M., age 82, Omaha. Preceded in death by parents, Walter Kaminski and Mary Kaminski Ciurej; brother, Mike Kaminski. Survived by daughter, Jan Limpach and husband Rick; granddaughter, Dawn Stiles and husband Scott; great-grandchildren, Nathan and Cooper Stiles; grandson, Sean Limpach; great-granddaughter, Shelby Limpach; son, James Harvat and wife Pat; grandchildren, Bill, Michael and Michelle Harvat; sisters, Catherine A. Pavicich, all of Omaha; Frances A. Smith, Fremont, NE; many nieces and nephews and many friends. Vigil Service Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., West Center Chapel. SERVICES Thursday, 9:00 a.m. West Center Chapel to St. Stanislaus
Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. Interment, St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery. VISITATION from 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at West Center Chapel. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
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Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 12/10/2007 – 12/12/2007.

Rosemary J. Mills
MILLS-Rosemary J., 77 years, Omaha.
Survived by husband, Bob; sons, Leonard (Jodi) Mills, Tom (Andrea) Mills, Donald Mills; daughter, Roberta Stark; numerous grandchildren; brothers, Julius, Joe, Leo and Frank Mazur. Member of Telephone Pioneer of America.
Service Tuesday 9:30 Korisko Larkin Staskiewicz Chapel to Holy Ghost Church for 10 AM MASS. Visitation Monday 4-8:30 PM at Funeral Home. Interment St. John Cemetery. KORISKO LARKIN STASKIEWICZ
FUNERAL HOME
5108 “F” St. 402-731-1234
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 12/2/2007 – 12/3/2007.

Virginia M. Smolinski
SMOLINSKI-Virginia M. age 78, Omaha. Preceded in death by husband Eugene. Survived by daughter, Jeanne; sons and daughters-in-law Gary and Deborah, Steve and Denise; grandchildren, Amy and Bill, T.J. and Kim, Joshua, Julia and Sean, Bethany, Alexander; several great-grandchildren; many loving brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
Visitation Sunday 1 to 5pm, with a VIGIL SERVICE at 3pm. Funeral Monday l0am Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Interment St. John’s Cemetery
Memorials requested to the family.
BETHANY FUNERAL HOME
82nd & Harrison 593-6100
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 11/30/2007 – 12/2/2007.

Jon Paulson
PAULSON-Jon, age 72yrs, Ft. Calhoun. Preceded in death by mother, Vera Ruth Paulson. Survived by wife, Mary Ann, of Ft. Calhoun; daughter and son-in-law, Joni Lynne and Tim Pilmaier; grandchildren, Sammie and Joey, all of Elkhorn, NE; sister, Clara and husband, Fred Keller, of Omaha; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
SERVICES Sat 10:30am, West Center Chapel. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery with full Military Honors by Benson VFW Post No. 2503. Memorials to the NE Heart Assoc. VISITATION from 3pm Fri., with family receiving friends from 6-8pm, West Center Chapel. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
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Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 11/29/2007 – 12/1/2007.

Robert “Bob” Muhle
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 – 10:47:09 am CST
The funeral for Robert V. “Bob” Muhle, 86, of Fremont will be
10:30 a.m. Thursday at The Presbyterian Church in Fremont.
He died Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at Nye Pointe Health and
Rehabilitation Center in Fremont.
He was born June 27, 1921, in West Point to Henry and Mildred (Poladna) Muhle. He grew up in West Point and moved to Bancroft in 1934 where he graduated from high school. He moved to San Diego in 1940 and worked at an aircraft factory. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from July 24, 1942, to Oct. 25, 1945. He moved to Fremont in 1946 and was employed by Nick Neff Motors and the Farmers Union Transfer. He attended Midland Lutheran College in Fremont. He was a route salesman for Tom’s Toasted Peanuts in Fremont and later worked at the Nebraska Ordnance Plant in Mead. He moved to Perry, Iowa, and owned and operated the Tastee Freeze from 1954 to 1955. He returned to Fremont and was a supervisor at Western Electric in Omaha for 25 years, retiring in 1982.

He married Jeanette Jacobson on Feb. 20, 1945, in St. Augustine, Fla.

He was a member of The Presbyterian Church in Fremont, past vice commander and member of American Legion Post 20 of Fremont and a life member of Disabled American Veterans in Fremont. He was active in the Dodge County 4-H Fair and was a grand marshal. He was a former 4-H club leader and served on the 4-H Council. He also was a member of the Dodge County Agricultural Society and Golden K Kiwanis Club of Fremont.

Survivors include: his wife; four daughters, Janet (and husband, Kevin) VanFleet of Dana Point, Calif., Susan (and husband, Mark) Pimper of Longmont, Colo., Karen (and husband, Brad) Detmer of Cashiers, N.C., and Debbie (and husband, Roger) Petersen of Fremont; a sister, Betty (and husband, Robert) Quigley of Milwaukee, Ore.; two sisters-in-law, Phyllis Monnich of South Sioux City and Genevieve Hermelbracht of Bancroft; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, a sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law.

The Rev. William Lewis will officiate Thursday’s service. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont with family receiving friends from 6:30-8 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to service time Thursday at the church. Military honors will be conducted by the Fremont Honor Guard of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 854 and American Legion Post 20 at the church immediately following the funeral. Private burial will be in Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.
A memorial has been established to The Presbyterian Church.

Lumilla Rise
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 – 10:47:09 am CST
 Lumilla A. Rise, 88, of Fremont died Monday, Nov. 26, 2007,
at Fremont Area Medical Center.

She was born March 27, 1919, in Duncan Falls, Ohio, to Albert and Rose Rathe Goelz. She lived in several communities during her childhood years. She moved to Fremont when she was 17 years old. She married Otto Rise on Nov. 11, 1936, in Papillion. She worked at Western Electric (which later became Lucent Technology) for several years before retiring. Her husband preceded her in death in February 1979.

She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont.

Survivors include: four daughters, Sherry Wolter of Fremont, Pamela Miller of Omaha, Karen (and husband, Stan) Portsche of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Clara (and husband, Gene) Havecost of Scribner; five sons, Arnold Rise, David (and wife, Carole) Rise and Charles (and wife, Jan) Rise, all of Fremont, Edward Rise of Des Moines, Iowa, and Merle (and wife, Debra) Rise of Cheyenne, Wyo.; a brother, Clarence Goelz of Holstein; a sister, Thelma Bartling of Fremont; 30 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by two brothers, a sister and a granddaughter.

The funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont with the Rev.Timothy Gierke officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont with family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to service time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Memorial Cemetery in Fremont. Memorials are suggested to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Johnny D. Maw
MAW-Johnny D., 82 years, Gretna, NE. Retired Western Electric Employee. Preceded in death by wife, Ethel; sister, Elizabeth; brothers, Adger, Ed, and Grady. Survived by son, Keith Maw and partner, Margaret Blanchard, Brier, WA; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Jim Mayer, Papillion, NE; grandson, Adam Nelson, LaVista, NE; sister, Dorothy Steele, SC; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ansel and Mareldine, Lincoln, NE, Alvin, Lewis and Evon, Sam and Sylvia, Dan and Evelyn, all SC, Wayne and Sara, GA; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bob and Kathy Nissen, Mary and Larry Hardesty, Shirley and John Beranek, Everett Nissen, all Raymond, NE; many nieces and nephews.
VISITATION Monday at Mortuary 1-8pm with family receiving friends 6-8pm. Memorial Service Wednesday 10am Kahler Dolce Mortuary. Interment Oak Creek Cemetery, Raymond, NE. Memorials to the Gretna Fire and Rescue Squad. KAHLER-DOLCE
Papillion, Neb. 339-3232
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 11/23/2007 – 11/27/2007.

Robert E. “Bob” Krupicka
KRUPICKA-Robert E. “Bob”, age 80, Council Bluffs. Retired machinist at AT&T. Survived by wife of 59 years, Theresa (Reinig); daughters, Jeanne Patten (Randy) all Council Bluffs, Sandy Huneke (Kurt), Kingwood, TX., Kristy Paul Schubert (Bart), Connie Mulich (Mark), Julie Krupicka, all of Kansas City; sons, Gary Krupicka, Omaha, Craig Krupicka, Council Bluffs; 10 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild.
FUNERAL MASS, Wed. 9:30 AM Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery with Military rites tendered by American Legion Post #2. Wake Service, Tues., 6 PM followed by Visitation with the family until 8 PM at Cutler-O’Neill Funeral Home. Memorials to the Church or St. Albert Schools. CUTLER-O’NEILL-MEYER-WOODRING
Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave. 322-7779
Published in the Omaha World-Herald on 11/19/2007.

James E. Aken
AKEN-James E., age 70 years, Omaha. Preceded in death by father, Forrest W. “Red” Aken and step-grandson, Randy Plagman. Survived by wife, Betty Lou Aken; mother, Betty J. (Hotz) Aken; sister, Sharon Anderson; brothers: Bill Aken and wife Nancy, Bob Aken; children: Pam Frana and husband Leroy, Russ Aken and wife Susan, Susie Koca and husband Tim; grandchildren: Nathan Kastens and wife Kelly, Amanda Embrey, Megan Kastens and Rigo Gurrola, Jillian Frana, Dustin Koca, Jordan Koca, Chelse Koca, Jake Aken; great-grandchildren: Brenden Rice, Kylin Embrey, Xzavier Gurrola-Kastens; stepchildren: Patricia Schnack, Nancy Plagman, Robert S. Plagman and wife Colette; stepgrandchildren: Jason Schnack, Jonas Schnack and wife Courtney, Jenny Langer and husband Brian, Steva Judge, Ben Havick, Ryan Plagman, Robyn Piekens and husband Ryan, Richard Plagman; stepgreat-grandchildren: Chace Schnack, Caden Schnack, Aidan Judge; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Services Thursday, 10:00 a.m., Christ Community Church, 404 So. 108 Street, with full military honors by Benson VFW Post 2503. Memorials to Christ Community Church.
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Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 11/6/2007 – 11/7/2007.

Robert Edward Stander
STANDER-Robert Edward, 63, of Gladstone Circle, died Wed., 10/31/07 in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Hospital. He was born on 2/21/44 in Omaha to the late Maurice and Alice O’Connell Stander. Mr. Stander was a Labor Representative for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was predeceased in death by his son, Robert Todd Stander. Mr. Stander was initiated into Local Union 1974 of the IBEW on 12/1/62. While attending to his local union duties, he pursued studies in labor relations and economics at UNO. On April 4/15/71, IBEW International President Charles H. Pillard appointed Mr. Stander to be an International Representative and assigned him to the Manufacturing Department of the International Office in Washington, DC. As an International Representative, Bob was responsible for promoting and developing coordinated bargaining programs, the development and initiation of educational programs for local unions interested in coordinated bargaining and the negotiations of national contracts for local unions representing employees of common employers. On 4/1/87, IBEW International President J. J. Barry appointed him to Director of the Manufacturing Department. In this position, Mr. Stander reported to the International President of the IBEW. Bob was selected to represent the IBEW, and the labor movement, through participation in a joint study program in Japan. Upon his return home, he was elected to serve on the Advisory Board for US-Japan Labor Studies, and served two terms as President of the North American-Japan Labor Studies Alumni Association. Bob’s interest in education continued as he participated in numerous IBEW training programs. He served as an advisor and guest lecturer on labor, business and economic issues at Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Notre Dame and the George Meany Labor Studies Center. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and was an avid football fan. He enjoyed serving on the Brunswick Family Association Board of Directors helping families in crisis. Surviving are his wife, Diane Barry Stander; 1 daughter, Vicki Jo Buck, Rochester, PA; 2 grandchildren, Kelsey and Kyle Buck; 1 sister, Rose Marie Kadereit, and husband, William, Dallas TX; 1 brother, Maurice Stander, Omaha; and numerous family members and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted in the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Omaha on Thurs., 11/8/07, at 11 AM. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Omaha. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Brunswick Family Assistance, PO Box 333, Supply, NC 28462. Brunswick Funeral Service
Shallotte, NC (910) 754-6363
Published in the Omaha World-Herald on 11/4/2007

Charlie Ivan Cheers
CHEERS-Charlie Ivan, age 69 years, Omaha. Survived by wife, Kathleen V. Cheers; children, Tammy Cerra and Timothy Cheers, all of Omaha; grandchildren, Lacy Cheers and Michael Cheers of Bennington, NE; brothers and sisters-in-law: Carl and Norma Cheers of Des Moines, IA, Jack and Chris Cheers of Red Oak, IA, Don and Betty Cheers; sisters, Kathy Parcher, Kay Graham and husband Jerry, all of Creston, IA; nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service Friday, 11:00 a.m., First Lutheran Church, 542 So. 31 St., with full military honors by Benson VFW Post 2503. Memorials to First Lutheran Church. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
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Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 10/22/2007 – 10/24/2007.

Clark, Connie Jean
Connie Jean Clark, age 62, of Council Bluffs, passed away October 14, 2007, at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Connie was born November 3, 1944, in Council Bluffs, to the late Arthur and Phyllis (Putnam) Wilson. She retired from AT&T, in March of 1994, after 32 years of service. Connie was a member of Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, it’s Altar Society, and Telephone Pioneers.

She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Dennis Clark; son, Larry Garretson and wife Rhonda, all of Council Bluffs; granddaughters, Jennifer Garretson, of Hanford, Calif., Alexis Theos, of Council Bluffs; stepdaughter, Denise Johnson, of Spirit Lake, Iowa; stepgrandsons, Scott Johnson, of Ames, Iowa, Sean Johnson, of Spirit Lake; sister, Mary Harris, of Council Bluffs; brothers, Al Wilson and wife Marlene, of Omaha, Neb., Bud Wilson and wife Debbie, of Reno, Nev.; lifelong friend, Marilyn Haus and husband Dan, of St. Louis, Mo.; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Wake Service, Thursday, 6:30 p.m., followed by visitation with the family until 8 p.m. at Cutler-O’Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, 10 a.m., at Queen of the Apostles Church, with Rev. Dan Kirby, Pastor and Rev. Mr. Monty Montagne officiating. Interment, Ridgewood Cemetery, with a lunch following, at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

Donna L. (Spencer) Barnes
BARNES-Donna L. (Spencer), age 54yrs, 10/7/07. Survived by son, Darius Barnes; 4 sisters, Valerie Lathan, Stassi Beaugard, Shelly Brown, Omaha, Teva Strickland, Kansas City, MO; aunts, Dorothy Vactor, Gary, IN, Lenora Spencer,
East St. Louis; grandson, Landon Appleyard; and other relatives.
VIEWING 4-9pm Fri., with WAKE 7pm Fri., Mortuary. SERVICES 10am Sat., Prince of Peace Baptist Church, 7818 Raven Oaks Dr. Interment Forest Lawn THOMAS FUNERAL HOME
3920 N. 24th St. 453-7111
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 10/11/2007 – 10/12/2007.

Paul Stoddard
STODDARD-Paul, age 68 of Blair. Preceded in death by son, Timothy. Survived by wife, Barbara; 3 brothers, Philip, Atlanta, GA, Bryce and Robert, both of Blair.
Services 10 am Tuesday. St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church. Burial Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation Monday 10 – 8 pm at Funeral Home. CAMPBELL-AMAN FUNERAL HOME
Blair, NE 402-426-2191
Published in the Omaha World-Herald on 10/14/2007.

AT&T emp. worked in big frames area
Cecilia A. Miodowski
MIODOWSKI-Cecilia A., 87 years. Survived by sister, Regina Miodowski and sister-in-law, Esther Miodowski and nieces and nephews.
Wake service Monday 7:00 p.m. at the Mortuary. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at the Mortuary to St. Francis Assisi Church for 10:00 a.m. Interment St. John’s Cemetery. Visitation starts Monday at 4:00 p.m.
KORISKO LARKIN STASKIEWICZ FUNERAL HOME
5108 “F” St. 402-731-1234
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 10/7/2007 – 10/8/2007.

A layout operator in PBX wiring
Ruth Y. Czaja
CZAJA-Ruth Y., age 82 years. Preceded in death by husband, John Czaja Sr. and son, John, Czaja Jr. Survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Richard and Bev Czaja, and Daniel Czaja; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren.
Family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the West Center Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection 10:00 a.m. Monday at Christ the King Church. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Papillion, NE. Memorials are preferred to the family. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
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Worked in Plant Trades
Dennis L. Todd
TODD-Dennis L, age 66 of Plattsmouth. Survived by wife, Cheryl; 4 sons, Mitchell, Papillion, Terry, Nebraska City, Jeff, Sacramento, CA, Thomas Roher and wife, Nanette, Elkhorn; six daughters and sons-in-law, Aimee Petereit, Plattsmouth, Jenny and Steve Pohlmeier, Erie, IL. Erin and Travas Pedersen, Plattsmouth, Lori and Patrick Cambell, Christine and Doug Faller, Charlene and Greg Oliva, all Omaha; 30 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; niece, Denise Hutchinson, Chandler, AZ; nephew, Glenn Fischer and wife Jenny, Edglie, ND; and two grand-nieces.
Services Wednesday 10:30 a..m. Church of the Holy Spirit, Plattsmouth. Visitations Tuesday 1 – 5:30 p.m. with family receiving relatives and friends 3:30 – 5:30 at Funeral Home. Visitations and Vigil resume 6:30 p.m. at Church with 7:30 p.m. Rosary. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth. Memorials to family’s choice. ROBY FUNERAL HOME
296-3123 Plattsmouth, NE
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 9/30/2007 – 10/2/2007.

A Supervisor in the Old Cable Shop – George is back East visiting.
Roland K. Epperson
EPPERSON-Roland K., 85, Omaha, NE, passed away September 20, 2007. Preceded in death by parents, Roy and Carrie Epperson. Loving wife of 60 years Betty Ann; daughter, Shirley Bremer; granddaughter, Brenda Bremer. Survived by daughter, Linda Trogdon-Worley and husband George; grandchildren and Spouses, Sheri and Danny White, Rick and Jenn Trogdon, Nikki and Bruce Place, Angie Myer; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Ferne Haghiri and husband Faz; nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends.
Military Honors by Millard American Legion 374 & VFW 8334. No visitation. Memorial Service Monday September 24 at 11:00AM, Hope Presbyterian Church, 5220 S. 159th Ave, Omaha. Private inurnment at Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials to Hope Presbyterian Church or American Cancer Society.
WESTLAWN-HILLCREST
Memorial Park Funeral Home
5701 Center Street 402-556-2500
www.westlawnhillcrest.com
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 9/22/2007 – 9/23/2007

Wayne J. McIntosh
McIntosh, Wayne J. 81, Lincoln, died Thursday (8/9/07). Born to Beecher J. & Inez (Steele) McIntosh on January 18, 1926 in Waterloo, Iowa. Served as an Army Engineer in World War II, employed by Western Electric for 40 years, avid race car fan, loved Husker football, celebrated 50 years of marriage on July 15, 2005, was greatly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors: wife, Frances; daughter, JoAnne McIntosh, Lincoln; son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Shellie McIntosh, Lincoln; granddaughters, Macie, Melissa and Mattie McIntosh, Lincoln; brothers and sisters-in-law, Marvin and Joann McIntosh, Lincoln, Oral and Betty McIntosh, Elizabeth, Colo.; sisters & brothers-in-law, Donna and John Henry Ohrt, Watson, Mo., Margie Chapman, Kalama, Wash.; sister-in-law, Jean McIntosh, Loveland, Colo.; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: parents; brother, Robert.
Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Monday (8/13/07), Fourth Presbyterian Church, 5200 Francis Street, Lincoln. Entombment: 9:30 a.m. Monday, meet at the funeral home. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Sunday (8/12/07), with the family greeting friends from 2-4 p.m., Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street. Memorials to the family. Condolences: www.lincolnfh.com.

Jerry was a past administrator of Cornhusker Chapter #92 – TPA
Gerald F. Alfons
Alfons, Gerald F. age 85, Omaha. Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Jennie Alfons. Survived by wife, Dolores Alfons, daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and John Kuehl, Christine and Craig Moluf, Valerie and Rick Sampson, all of Omaha; sister, Margaret Erickson of Duluth, MN; grandchildren: Jason and Lisa Kuehl, Carly and Terry Walker, Kelly, Patrick, Shaina and Daniel Sampson, Nik, Diane and Jeron Beninato; five great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Services: Friday, 11 a.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Millard, 13271 Millard Avenue., Memorials to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
Visitation from 4:00 p.m. Thursday with family receiving friends 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the West Center Chapel @ 78th & West Center Road.

Lee Fischer (Eva Crowder) Omaha, NE/Mars Hill, NC
Lee Fischer died peacefully with her loving and devoted husband, Charles by her side on Saturday, August 18, 2007, in Omaha, NE.
Lee was preceded in death by her parents, Bristol and Nell Howell Crowder, and 2 sisters: Julia Ann Moss and Glada Crowder.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, Charles J. Fischer of Omaha, NE, is two sons: Richard Bailey and wife, Kathy; Johnny Bailey and wife, Ann of Mars Hill; and two daughters: Amanda Bailey-McDevitt and Jim of Asheville, and Sandra Euler and husband Timothy of Pasadena, MD. Also surviving are two brothers, Ray Crowder and wife, Louise of Rutherfordton; and Kenneth Crowder and wife, Betty of Swannanoa; and three sisters: Vera Wallin, of Fletcher, Doris Ramsey of Candler, and Wanda Morgan and husband, Fred of Lucoma, NC. Lee is also survived by eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at West Funeral Home, Weaverville, NC. The funeral service will be in the Chapel at West Funeral Home on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 2:30 pm. Interment will follow at Upper Laurel Cemetary, Mars Hill, NC.

Bob was a tool maker for Western Electric Company.
Robert J. “Bob” Coufal
COUFAL-Robert J. “Bob”, 75 yrs, Wahoo, NE, died Aug. 14, 2007, preceded in death by infant daughter Carol Ann Coufal. Survived by wife Alyce, Wahoo, sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Connie Coufal, Mead, NE, Bruce and Laura Coufal, Wahoo, daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and John Peterson, Sandy and Roger Fujan, all Wahoo, grandchildren, Jeremy and Carrie Coufal, Melissa, Travis and his wife April, and Becka Peterson, Maddie, Emily and Cassie Coufal, sister Arlene Peterson, Valley, NE.
Mass of Christian Burial Sat., Aug. 18, 2007, 10:00 A.M., St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wahoo, interment St. Francis cemetery with military honors by VFW Post #4502 and American Legion Post #265, visitation Friday, 2 – 8:00 P.M. with prayer service 7:00 P.M., Svoboda Funeral Home, memorials to St. Wenceslaus Church or School, or Bishop Neumann High School. SVOBODA FUNERAL HOME
Wahoo, NE 402-443-3624
Published in the Omaha World-Herald on 8/16/2007
These three were missed earlier in the year.
Pfund, Gerald W. passed away Feb. 2007
Koppert, Gilbert P. passed away 03-09-2007
La Chapelle, Eugene H. passed away 04-18-2007

Gilbert P. Koppert
KOPPERT-Gilbert P., age 84, Omaha. Survived by wife, Anita; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Joel Edison; son, John P. Koppert; 2 grandchildren, Crystal and Daniel; 2 great-granddaughters, Sky and Skyann; sister, Flo Rothenanger.
VISITATION Sunday 3-5pm at Funeral Home. Burial Monday at 9:30 a.m., Hillcrest Cemetery,
Military honors by VFW 2503. FUNERAL at 10:30am Grace Reformed Church, 93rd & Fort. Memorials to church or Skyline Foundation KREMER FUNERAL HOME
6302 Maple St. 553-3155
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 3/10/2007 – 3/11/2007.

Barbara Jean (McGehee) Reuter
REUTER-Barbara Jean (McGehee), 76, of Evergreen, CO died August 5, 2007 of leukemia. She was born in Council Bluffs, IA and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1950. Prior to relocating to Colorado, she resided in Omaha and was employed at Western Electric. She is survived by son, Willie and wife Mona Reuter of Evergreen, CO; and twin sons, Jerry of Lakewood, CO and Terry of Las Vegas, NV; four granddaughters; sisters, Betty Dreier of Council Bluffs; Shirley (Richard W.) Wilson of Omaha; and Patricia (Dillion) Hunter of Ute, IA. Services will be held in Colorado.
Published in the Omaha World-Herald on 8/11/2007.

Robert D. “Bob” Frisbie
FRISBIE-Robert D. “Bob”, age 81 of Omaha. Preceded in death by sister, Shirley. Survived by wife, Pat Frisbie; children, Gail (Steve) Haug, Nancy (Tom) Bazzoli), Judy Frisbie, Bruce (Barb) Frisbie; grandchildren, Geoff Haug, Amy (Corey) Miller, Alysson (Matt) Tucker, Jennifer Frisbie, Alicia Bazzoli, Nicolle Frisbie, Ashley Bazzoli, Patrick Bazzoli; great grandchildren, MaKenzie, Weston, Wyatt; sister, Geneva (Pete) Petersen; brothers, Bill (Alpha) Frisbie, Dick (Mardy) Frisbie.
Funeral Service 10:30 AM Wednesday at Covenant Presbyterian Church (15002 Blondo Street). Visitation: 6:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday at mortuary. In Lieu of flowers memorials to Covenant Presbyterian Church. ROEDER MORTUARY
2727 North 108th St. 496-9000
Published in the Omaha World-Herald on 8/7/2007.

Delmer M. Bartkowitz
Bartkowitz, Delmer M., age 63. Survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Kathleen; stepson Jeff Stanek; sister, Darlene (Terry) Wiley; brother, Damas (Dorothy) Bartkowitz, many nieces, nephews and good friends.
Memorial Service: Tuesday, 1:00 P.M. at the Pacific Street Chapel with interment of cremated remains Thursday 1:00 P.M. at Fort Sneiling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN. Visitation Tuesday, 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Pacific Street Chapel. Memorials to the American Cancer Society.

Thomas E. Wacha III
WACHA-Thomas E., III, age 67, Bellevue, NE, 7/16/2007. Retired Field Engineer for AT&T. Preceded in death by wife, Marilyn Ann (Bird) Wacha in 1994; son, Thomas E., Wacha, IV, 1986. Survived by daughter, Julie Foreman and husband, Craig, Council Bluffs, IA; grandchildren, Jacob Allen Foreman and Jaimie Leann Foreman; brother, Kennith E. Wacha and wife, Elaine, Cedarburg, WI; nieces; nephews.
VISITATION with family Thursday 6-8pm at Cutler-O’Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home.
FUNERAL SERVICE Friday 9am at Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. E. A. Hering officiating. Interment Silver Creek Cemetery, Hancock, IA. Memorials suggested to your favorite charity. CUTLER-O’NEILL-MEYER-WOODRING
Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave. 322-7779
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 7/18/2007 – 7/19/2007.

Wayne R. Hansen
HANSEN-Wayne R., of Omaha, born March 8, 1920 Died June 9, 2007. Preceded by parents. Survived by an aunt; cousins; special friend, Elsa Reichstadt. Wayne graduated from North High and University of Omaha. Wayne Was a World War II Vet, Member of Tangier Shrine, Mason’s Lodge #1, Scottish Rite, American Legion Post, and a lifelong member of Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church, Wayne retired from Western Electric
VISITATION will be from 9-11am with FUNERAL SERVICES at 11am Thursday all at Colonial Chapel. CROSBY BURKET
SWANSON-GOLDEN
Colonial Chapel
11902 W. Center Rd. 333-7200
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 6/17/2007 – 6/20/2007.

Marilyn M. Kohlbeck
KOHLBECK-Marilyn M., age 82 years, Omaha. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph S. Kohlbeck; parents, Ruth and John “Jack” McGill; son-in-law, Ken Poulter. Survived by daughter, Karen Poulter; grandson, John Moore; brothers and sisters-in-law: John and Marie McGill, Dave and Bernie McGill, Paul and Arhild McGill, all of Omaha; numerous nieces and nephews; many friends.
Vigil Service Mon., 7 PM, West Center Chapel. Services Tues., 9:45 AM, West Center Chapel to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church at 10:30 AM. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Visitation from 6 PM Mon. at the West Center Chapel.
HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANNDWORAK-CUTLER WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 8/4/2007 – 8/6/2007.

Charley C. Johnson
JOHNSON-Charley C., age 73, passed away on 7/26/2007 at his home in Omaha with family. Preceded in death by wife, Kathleen Johnson; parents, August and Helen Johnson; brother, Stanley Smith. Survived by wife, Karen Dix-Johnson; son, Brian Johnson and wife, Windy; son, Kurt Johnson and wife, Amie; daughter, Lori Apgar and husband, Mike; grandchildren, Kramer, Tyler, Jenna, Sophie, Sabryna and Tanner; many great relatives and friends.
Retired from Western Electric after 37 years of service. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be given to American Cancer Society or Methodist Hospice or Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church.
VISITATION Friday 4pm, with family present 6-8pm at Colonial Chapel. SERVICE Saturday 10am Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church, 15005 Q Street. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Military Honors by Millard VFW Post 8334 and American Legion Post 374.
CROSBY BURKET SWANSON-GOLDEN
Colonial Chapel
11902 W. Center Rd. 333-7200
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 7/26/2007 – 7/27/2007

Peggy Parr
Parr, Peggy L. 61, of Fremont died Saturday, July 14, 2007, at A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont.
She was born May 3, 1946, in Crawford to Elmer and Ruby (Kassahn) Wasserberger. She moved with her family from Crawford to Venice in 1955. She attended grade school at District 60 near Crawford and District 24 at Valley. She attended high school in Valley, Gretna and graduated from Waterloo High School. She retired in 1996 after 30-plus years at Western Electric (later AT&T, Lucent Technologies in Omaha). She moved to Fremont in 1982. She was a free-spirited woman who loved motorcycling, camping, boating, golf and dancing. She loved her cats, collecting Elvis memorabilia and koala bears. She is loved and will be missed by all.
She married Richard “Pete” Parr on Dec. 31, 1982, in Las Vegas.
Survivors include: her husband, Richard “Pete” Parr of Fremont; a son, Sparks Gilbert of Illinois; a stepson, Adam (and wife, Jessica) Parr of Lake Arrowhead, Calif.; stepdaughter, Jessica (and husband, Justin) Dorn of Kearney; brother, Gary (and wife, Karen) Wasserburger of Valley; sister, Shirley (and husband, LaVerne) Stetson of Lincoln; mother- and father-in-law, Gloria and Sylvester “Vess” Parr of Fremont; three stepgrandchildren: Caleb Dorn, Sierra and Susan Parr; and her special friend, Sandy Cadwallader of Fremont; numerous nieces and nephews and many other friends and relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Larry Wasserburger.
The memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont with the Rev. Eric Olsen of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Fremont officiating. There is no visitation. A private family burial will take place at Crawford Cemetery in Crawford.

This is a late obituary that was missed in June
Douglas William McFarland
McFARLAND – Douglas William, 64, of Omaha, NE, formerly of Villisca, IA, Douglas passed away Monday, June 4, 2007, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE. Douglas William McFarland was born on July 18, 1942, in Villisca, IA, to William and Hazel June (Miller) McFarland. He graduated from Villisca, IA, high school with the class of 1960. In January of 1961 Douglas and Linda Williams were united in marriage in Villisca, IA. He worked at Western Electric for 17 years and another 17 years at Campbells Soup Company. He was an avid sportsman enjoying his guns while hunting and trap shooting. He also enjoyed his fishing and his motorcycles. Douglas is survived by his son William McFarland of Omaha, NE, daughter Shirley and husband Stan Smedra of Papillion, NE, sister Jean Sidwell of Percival, IA, brothers Ernest and wife Floy of Omaha, NE, Marion and wife Hazel of Beatrice, NE, sister-in-law Ruth McFarland of Bellevue, NE, three grandchildren Brock, Caitlin and Cadance and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Linda in January of 2007, brother Richard and sister Francis Vanarsdale.
Funeral services 12:00 P.M. on Friday, June 8, 2007, at Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca, IA. Visitation will be Friday from 11:00 to the time of service at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family. Service arrangements are being handled by the Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca, IA.
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 6/7/2007 – 6/8/2007.

Lloyd W. Warren
WARREN-Lloyd W., age 76 of Blair, NE. Retired from Lucent (Western Electric). Survived by wife Elaine; daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Tim Brechbill, Omaha, Kay and Mark Petersen, Blair; son and daughter-in-law, Dave and Kristine Warren, Blair; 8 grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Beverly Warren, Tekamah, NE, Raymond and Ann Warren, Elkhorn, Tom Warren, Blair, sister and brother-in-law, Mary Lou and Harold Wedgewood, Tekamah, NE.
SERVICES 11am Thursday, First United Methodist Church, Blair. Burial 2pm in Tekamah Cemetery.
VISITATION will begin 10am Wednesday with family receiving friends from 6 to 8pm.
CAMPBELL-AMAN FUNERAL HOME
Blair, NE 402-426-2191
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 7/10/2007 – 7/11/2007.

Laurin L. Mongar
MONGAR-Laurin L., age 77 years, Rogers, AR, formerly of Omaha. Retired from Western Electric, Omaha. Preceded in death by wives, Shirley and Rita. Survived by sons, Mark Mongar and wife Cindy of Waterloo, NE, Kevin Mongar and wife Elizabeth of Auburn, CA; daughter, Laurie Rydl and husband Dave of Cedar Creek, NE; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; brothers: Dean Mongar and wife Eileen of Wahoo, NE, Gary Mongar and wife Carol of Omaha; sisters: Darlene Vavra of Homer, NE, Sue Schultz and husband Charles of Sioux City, IA, Juanita Schulte and husband Joe of Butte, NE; stepchildren: Robert Rand and wife Darla of Mobile, AL, Roger Rand and wife Kathy of Osage Beach, MO, Lenox Rand and wife Robin of Clark Lake, MI, Patricia Trotter and husband Jim of Topeka, KS, Kathleen Linz of Elgin, IL; 15 stepgrandchildren; 5 stepgreat-grandchildren.
Vigil Service Sunday, 7:00 p.m., West Center Chapel. SERVICES Monday, 9:30 a.m., West Center Chapel to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment, Calvary Cemetery with full military honors by Benson VFW Post 2503. Memorials to the American Cancer Society, Diabetes Association, or Nebraska Heart Association. VISITATION from 4:00 p.m. Sunday at the West Center Chapel. Memorial Service in Rogers, AR to be announced.
HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 6/29/2007 – 7/2/2007.

Wayne R. Hanson – Life member of the Pioneers
HANSEN-Wayne R., of Omaha, born March 8, 1920 Died June 9, 2007. Preceded by parents. Survived by an aunt; cousins; special friend, Elsa Reichstadt. Wayne graduated from North High and University of Omaha. Wayne Was a World War II Vet, Member of Tangier Shrine, Mason’s Lodge #1, Scottish Rite, American Legion Post, and a lifelong member of Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church, Wayne retired from Western Electric
VISITATION will be from 9-11am with FUNERAL SERVICES at 11am Thursday all at Colonial Chapel. CROSBY BURKET SWANSON-GOLDEN Colonial Chapel
11902 W. Center Rd. 333-7200
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 6/17/2007 – 6/20/2007.

Marilyn M. Kohlbeck
KOHLBECK-Marilyn M., age 82 years, Omaha. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph S. Kohlbeck; parents, Ruth and John “Jack” McGill; son-in-law, Ken Poulter. Survived by daughter, Karen Poulter; grandson, John Moore; brothers and sisters-in-law: John and Marie McGill, Dave and Bernie McGill, Paul and Arhild McGill, all of Omaha; numerous nieces and nephews; many friends.
Vigil Service Mon., 7 PM, West Center Chapel. Services Tues., 9:45 AM, West Center Chapel to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church at 10:30 AM. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Visitation from 6 PM Mon. at the West Center Chapel.
HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANNDWORAK-CUTLER WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 8/4/2007 – 8/6/2007.

Charley C. Johnson
JOHNSON-Charley C., age 73, passed away on 7/26/2007 at his home in Omaha with family. Preceded in death by wife, Kathleen Johnson; parents, August and Helen Johnson; brother, Stanley Smith. Survived by wife, Karen Dix-Johnson; son, Brian Johnson and wife, Windy; son, Kurt Johnson and wife, Amie; daughter, Lori Apgar and husband, Mike; grandchildren, Kramer, Tyler, Jenna, Sophie, Sabryna and Tanner; many great relatives and friends.
Retired from Western Electric after 37 years of service. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be given to American Cancer Society or Methodist Hospice or Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church.
VISITATION Friday 4pm, with family present 6-8pm at Colonial Chapel. SERVICE Saturday 10am Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church, 15005 Q Street. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Military Honors by Millard VFW Post 8334 and American Legion Post 374.
CROSBY BURKET SWANSON-GOLDEN
Colonial Chapel
11902 W. Center Rd. 333-7200
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 7/26/2007 – 7/27/2007

Peggy Parr
Parr, Peggy L. 61, of Fremont died Saturday, July 14, 2007, at A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont.
She was born May 3, 1946, in Crawford to Elmer and Ruby (Kassahn) Wasserberger. She moved with her family from Crawford to Venice in 1955. She attended grade school at District 60 near Crawford and District 24 at Valley. She attended high school in Valley, Gretna and graduated from Waterloo High School. She retired in 1996 after 30-plus years at Western Electric (later AT&T, Lucent Technologies in Omaha). She moved to Fremont in 1982. She was a free-spirited woman who loved motorcycling, camping, boating, golf and dancing. She loved her cats, collecting Elvis memorabilia and koala bears. She is loved and will be missed by all.
She married Richard “Pete” Parr on Dec. 31, 1982, in Las Vegas.
Survivors include: her husband, Richard “Pete” Parr of Fremont; a son, Sparks Gilbert of Illinois; a stepson, Adam (and wife, Jessica) Parr of Lake Arrowhead, Calif.; stepdaughter, Jessica (and husband, Justin) Dorn of Kearney; brother, Gary (and wife, Karen) Wasserburger of Valley; sister, Shirley (and husband, LaVerne) Stetson of Lincoln; mother- and father-in-law, Gloria and Sylvester “Vess” Parr of Fremont; three stepgrandchildren: Caleb Dorn, Sierra and Susan Parr; and her special friend, Sandy Cadwallader of Fremont; numerous nieces and nephews and many other friends and relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Larry Wasserburger.
The memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont with the Rev. Eric Olsen of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Fremont officiating. There is no visitation. A private family burial will take place at Crawford Cemetery in Crawford.

This is a late obituary that was missed in June
Douglas William McFarland
McFARLAND – Douglas William, 64, of Omaha, NE, formerly of Villisca, IA, Douglas passed away Monday, June 4, 2007, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE. Douglas William McFarland was born on July 18, 1942, in Villisca, IA, to William and Hazel June (Miller) McFarland. He graduated from Villisca, IA, high school with the class of 1960. In January of 1961 Douglas and Linda Williams were united in marriage in Villisca, IA. He worked at Western Electric for 17 years and another 17 years at Campbells Soup Company. He was an avid sportsman enjoying his guns while hunting and trap shooting. He also enjoyed his fishing and his motorcycles. Douglas is survived by his son William McFarland of Omaha, NE, daughter Shirley and husband Stan Smedra of Papillion, NE, sister Jean Sidwell of Percival, IA, brothers Ernest and wife Floy of Omaha, NE, Marion and wife Hazel of Beatrice, NE, sister-in-law Ruth McFarland of Bellevue, NE, three grandchildren Brock, Caitlin and Cadance and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Linda in January of 2007, brother Richard and sister Francis Vanarsdale.
Funeral services 12:00 P.M. on Friday, June 8, 2007, at Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca, IA. Visitation will be Friday from 11:00 to the time of service at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family. Service arrangements are being handled by the Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca, IA.
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 6/7/2007 – 6/8/2007.

John M. Lech – Life member of the Pioneers
 LECH-John M., 93 yrs, Omaha. Preceded in death by son, Wesley. Survived by daughter, Beverly Ann Showalter; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Edward Lech; sister, Stephanie Posen; special companion, Rose Kurtzuba.
Service Thursday 11:00 Korisko Larkin Staskiewicz Chapel. Visitation Wednesday 4-8:30 PM. Entombment Calvary Cemetery. Military Honors by VFW Post No. 2503. KORISKO LARKIN STASKIEWICZ FUNERAL HOME
5108 “F” St. 402-731-1234
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 6/19/2007 – 6/20/2007.

Marlin E. Nelson – Life member of the Pioneers
NELSON-Marlin E., age 74, Papillion, NE. Preceded in death by parents; son, Marlin (JR) Nelson. Survived by wife, Bonnie; sons, Jim Bergeren, Papillion, NE, Jay and wife, Deb, Bergeren, Hopkins, MN; daughters, Jen and husband, Louis Kull, Ismaning, Germany, Jodi and husband, Tony Miceli, Bellevue, NE; 7 granddaughters; 2 grandsons; 1 great-granddaughter.
SERVICES Thursday 10:30am St. Paul United Methodist Church, Papillion. Interment Cedar Dale Cemetery. VISITATION Wednesday 1-8pm with family receiving friends 6-8pm at Kahler-Dolce Mortuary. Memorials to St. Paul United Methodist Church Building Fund. KAHLER-DOLCE
Papillion, Neb. 339-3232
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 5/23/2007 – 5/24/2007.
Larry L. Young
YOUNG-Larry L., age 74, Co. Bluffs. Retired supervisor at Lucent Technology. Preceded by wife, Evelyn P. Young in 2006. Survived by daughters, Wanda Worsley (Dewey), Blair, NE., Diane Lair (David), Minot, N.D., sons, David Young (Marylin), Omaha, Warren Young (Dawn), Elkhorn, NE., 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, stepdaughters, Peggy Pond, Omaha, Patricia Sirola, Cylinder, IA., stepson, Jerry Pond (Dianne), Co. Bluffs, brothers, Lyle Young (Maxine), Chicago, IL., Lauren Young (Carol), Omaha, Lane Young (Marianne), Chicago, IL., nieces and nephews.
It was Larry’s wish to be cremated and a private service will be held. Burial of ashes will be held at a later date.
CUTLER-O’NEILL-MEYER-WOODRING
Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave. 322-7779
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 6/14/2007 – 6/15/2007.

Ronald R. Kelly
Kelly – Ronald Richard , age 61 Years.
Survived by his wife of 31 years Sue; daughters Kristin and Stephanie; brother, Bob Kelly, as well as many nieces, nephews and good friends.
Visitation: June 3, 2007 – Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the John A. Gentleman 72nd Street Chapel, Omaha, Nebraska.
Services: June 4, 2007 – Memorial Service – Monday, 11:00 a.m. at Pacific Hills Lutheran Church, Omaha, Nebraska.
JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES
72nd STREET CHAPEL
1010 North 72nd St., 391-1664

Daniel T. Talty
TALTY-Daniel T. age 75 Neola, lA, Ret. AT&T-Lucent. Preceded by brother, John; parents, G. Clifton and Clara Talty. Survived by wife, Korlys, Neola; daughter, Mrs. Richard (Marcia) Warwick, Kansas City, MO; son, Dale Talty and wife Janeth of Seattle, WA; step daughter, Mrs. Gary (Sue) Ausdemore of Persia; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Mary, Paul, Victoria, Andrew, step-grandchildren, Ben and Wendy; sisters, Mrs. Louis (Wilhelmina) Eckrich, of Neola, Mrs. Jim (Mary Alice) Wickham, of Co. Bluffs, brother, Emmett Talty (Soyce) Co. Bluffs, many nieces and nephews.
VISITATION Tuesday 5-6:30Pm at St. Patrick’s Church Neola followed, by a Wake Service at 6:30pm. Further visitation will follow wake service until 8:30pm. FUNERAL MASS Wednesday 11:00am also at St. Patrick’s. Interment will follow at Neola Cemetery with military rites tendered by Neola Am. Legion. ln lieu of flowers family suggest memorials to the church, and Neola Fire & Rescue. Luncheon will follow at church hall.
CUTLER-O’NEILL-MEYER-WOODRING Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave. 322-7779
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 5/14/2007 – 5/15/2007

Kenneth J. Olson
Kenneth J. Olson, 80, passed away Friday April 27, 2007 at Chris Jensen in Duluth. He was born to John and Olga Olson in Little Falls, Minn., in 1927. Ken grew up in the country near Little Falls, he loved to hunt and work on cars. They moved to Duluth in 1939, and Ken graduated from Central High School in 1945. He served in the Navy during World War II, and was reactivated for the Korean Conflict. Ken worked for Western Electric as an Industrial Engineer, retiring at age 53. He is preceded in death by his parents, and nephew, Robert Olson. Ken is survived by his brother, Robert (Vera) Olson; niece, Elizabeth (Rodney) Bodell; great-niece, Madison Bodell. A special Thank You to the staff at Chris Jensen for their excellent care. MEMORIAL SERVICE:2 p.m. Thursday May 3, 2007 in the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 4100 Grand Ave., Duluth, MN 55807, 218-624-5200. There will be a visitation one hour prior.
Published in the Duluth News Tribune on 5/1/2007.

Deldine Young
Deldine J. Young, 78, of Fremont died Saturday, April 21, 2007, at Nye Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fremont.
She was born Jan. 19, 1929, in North Bend to Earl J. and Verna F. (Dunker) Hartmann. She was raised in North Bend and was a North Bend High School graduate. She married Frank S. Young on Oct. 19, 1947, in North Bend. The couple moved to Fremont in the early 1950s and she was employed at Western Electric at Millard, retiring after 29 years. Her husband preceded her in death Nov. 1, 2003.
She was a member of Take OFF Pounds Sensibly (T.O.P.S.)

Survivors include: two daughters, Linda (and husband, Jim) Knoell and Sue (and husband, Greg) Smith, all of Fremont; a son, Jon (and wife, Phyllis) Young of Fremont; a brother, Duane (and wife, Ruby) Hartmann of Fremont; two sisters, Dorsal Knoell and Doris (and husband, Arnold) Rector, all of Fremont; special friend, Louise Edwards of Fremont; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by a son, a granddaughter, three great-grandchildren, a sister and a brother.

The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont with the Rev. Tom Shaw of Church of the Nazarene officiating. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with family present from 6:30-8 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9 a.m. to service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.

Glen Lund
LUND-Glenn, age 80 of Yutan, NE. Survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Glenn, Jr. and Ruth Ann of Yutan, NE., his daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Ron Hapke, of Yutan, NE; 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
VISITATION Thursday from noon to 8 PM with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. FUNERAL Friday at 10:30 AM at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Yutan. Interment Hollst Lawn. Memorials to Yutan Rescue Squad or St. Peter’s United Church of Christ. REICHMUTH FUNERAL HOME
Yutan, NE 402-625-2222
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 4/15/2007 – 4/19/2007.

Larry W. Lamb
LAMB – Larry W., age 66yrs.
Graveside Service Mon 10am, Forest Lawn Cemetery, with VISITATION Sun 2-4pm at Mortuary.
ROEDER MORTUARY
50th & Ames Ave. 453-5600
Published in the Omaha World-Herald on 4/1/2007.

Louise C. “Marchese” Amato
AMATO – Louise C. “Marchese”, age 80 Yrs, Omaha. Preceded in death by son Mark A. Amato. Survived by husband Jack Amato; son and daughter-in-law , Rick “JR” and Debra Amato; grandson, John Amato III; 2 sisters, Rose ( Sam ) DiBlasi, Grace Ann Federico; brothers -in-law, Joseph Amato, Carl (Barbara) Amato, Bobby Amato; sister-in-law Mary Hicks; many nieces and nephews
SERVICES Wednesday 9:30am Korisko Larkin Staskiewicz to Holy Ghost Church for 10am Mass.
VISITATION Tuesday 4-8:30 with 7:00 PM Prayer Service at Funeral Home. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
KORISKO LARKIN STASKIEWICZ FUNERAL HOME
5108 “F” St. 402-731-1234
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 4/2/2007 – 4/3/2007.

Mike McMurtry
We have been advised that Mad Mike (Mike McMurtry) passed away. There was nothing in the Omaha paper and he will be buried in Craig, NE. That’s all the information we have.

Thomas E. Pallas
PALLAS-Thomas E., Jr., 55 yrs, Omaha, died Thursday March 22, 2007 at home in Omaha. Tom was an avid fisherman and bowler. His life revolved around his family. He is preceded in death by father, Thomas E. Pallas Sr. Survived by mother, Marie Pallas; wife, Julie Pallas; daughters and sons-in-law, Christy and Paul Huss of Lincoln, Jennifer and Loren Miller of Pacific Junction, IA, Nikki and Mike Nemitz of Omaha; daughter and fiance Joy Pallas and Rodney Flott, of Omaha; son, Tommy Pallas, of Omaha; grandchildren, Alyssa Flott, Logan Miller, Chance Miller and RJ Flott, Mr and Mrs Bud Graser (in laws) of Omaha; beloved dogs, Sammie Sue and Tulsie Too; many nieces, nephews, close relatives and friends. Funeral Service Monday 9:45 AM Korisko Larkin Staskiewicz to St Wenceslaus Church for 10:30 AM MASS. Visitation Sunday 2-8:30 with 5:00 PM Vigil Service at Funeral Home. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Military Honors by VFW Post #2503.
KORISKO LARKIN STASKIEWICZ FUNERAL HOME
5108 “F” St. 402-731-1234
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 3/23/2007 – 3/25/2007.

Elaine C. Anderson 2-05-07
ANDERSON-Elaine C., age 84 of Omaha. Long-time employee of Western Electric and AT&T. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Mary Beth and John Sailors; daughters, Karen Anderson and special friend, Jim Trummer, Cathy Anderson, all of Omaha; 1 grandson, K.C. Sailors; brothers and spouses, Leonard (Betty Lou), Mick (Pat), Ray (Joyce), Charles (Laura) Bloemer; many nieces and nephews.
Wake Service Tues. 7 PM Vinton Street Chapel. Funeral Wed. 10am St. Joseph’s Church. Private Inurnment. Visitation starts Tues. 4 PM.
HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER VINTON ST. CHAPEL
2466 S. 16th St. 346-1144
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 2/5/2007 – 2/6/2007.

Ellen Dobbs
DOBBS-Ellen, age 84 , died 3-15-07,. Preceded in death by son, Jimmie, and husband Howard. Survived by children, Patsy S. and husband, James L. Sawyer, of Louisville, NE, Judy and husband Don McKinney, of Louisville, NE, Robert L. Dobbs, of Louisville, NE, Deborah A. O’Driscoll, Kansas City, KS, and Randy J. Dobbs, of Louisville, NE. 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, sister Manda Heberer of St. Louis, MO.
Services: Tuesday, March 20th at 11:00 AM at First Christian Church, 304 Main, Louisville, NE, with burial in Riverview Cemetery, Louisville. Family suggest memorials to Family’s Choice. Condolences may be sent to fusselmanwymore.com. Fusselman Wymore Funeral Home, Louisville, NE 234-3985
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 3/18/2007 – 3/20/2007.

William E. Parks 1-25-07
PARKS-William E., age 72, Omaha. Retired from AT&T after 32 years of service. Preceded in death by father James, mother Roszella, brothers Jim and baby Parks, and son baby Parks. Survived by wife, Shari; sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Maureen, Barington, IL, Dan and Jen, Spring Grove, IL; daughter, Jennifer, Omaha; grandchildren, Teagan, Kali, Baylie, and Sidney; sisters, Rosemary (Ray) Rebello, Sally Ethofer, Joanie Zaqurski, Jeanie (George) Siggers, Kathy (Gene) Gau; many nieces, nephews, and great friends; long time member of the American Legion 374 and life time member VFW Post 8334.
VISITATION Friday St. Gerald’s Lakeview Chapel after 4:00 p.m. with Vigil Service at 6:30 p.m.. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10:00 a.m. at St. Gerald’s Lakeview Chapel. Interment Calvary Cemetery.Military honors by the U.S. Marine Corps and American Legion Post 374 and V.F.W. Post 8334 Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to the family for charitable contributions. In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to the family for charitable contributions. BETHANY FUNERAL HOME
82nd & Harrison 593-6100
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 1/25/2007 – 1/26/2007

E. Martin Hansen (1-20-07)
E. Martin “Marty” Hansen, 88, of Fremont died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007, at A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont.

He was born Aug. 28, 1918, in Fremont to Martin and Elna (Swendsen) Hansen. He graduated from Fremont High School and attended Midland College. He also attended Hardin College in Texas. He went to work for the Bell Laboratory (which became Western Electric) in Omaha. He retired after 26 years there. He also had served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, serving in the near east (Egypt, etc.).

He was a member of First Lutheran Church, the Lions Breakfast Club in Sun City, Calif., Fremont Eagles Aerie 200, Telephone Pioneers of America and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 854 of Fremont.

Survivors include: a sister, Verna Wallick Anderson of Fremont; and close friends, Allan and Frances Hansen of Fremont. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Helga Anderson.

The funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday at Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont with the Rev. Norman Freund officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the mortuary. Private burial will be in Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.
A memorial has been established to First Lutheran Church.
Published in the Fremont Tribune from 1/19/2007 – 1/20/2007

Roger O. Nelson
NELSON-Roger O. age 79, of Omaha. Survived by wife, Jane Nelson; children, Vicki O’Neill, Mark (Judy) Nelson, Mike (Katie) Nelson, Lori (Ian) McKenzie; 12 grandchildren; 4 great- grandchildren; sister, Lucille (Jim) Moore.
Memorial Service 11am Friday at Christ Community Church (404 S. 108th Avenue). VISITATION 6-8pm Thursday at Mortuary. Memorials to Christ Community Church or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Honor Guard By VFW Post #2503
ROEDER MORTUARY
2727 North 108th St. 496-9000
Roger was with Phoenix Mutual Insurance at the plant
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 1/10/2007 – 1/11/2007

Thomas H. Lowndes
LOWNDES-Thomas H., age 80 years. Preceded in death by parents, Edwin L. and Mary Rose Lowndes and brothers Edwin and Robert. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; sons and spouses, Joseph and Mary Anne and their children Dan, Molly and Andrew, Tom and Erika, Edwin and Carol and their children, Colleen, Tim and Kelly, William and Connie and their children Bob and Emily, John and Pam and their children Justin and Tony, Daniel and Lisa and their children Lily and Max, James and Shelly and their children Connor and Anna; sisters Mary Scotten, her James and Catherine Lowndes.
SERVICES Saturday 10:00 A.M. at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. VISITATION begins Friday 5:00 P.M. with a WAKE SERVICE at 7:00 P.M. in the St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. Memorials are suggested to the St. Pius X / St. Leo Education Endowment Fund or Creighton Prep.
JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES
72nd STREET CHAPEL
1010 North 72nd St., 391-1664
Tom was a manager in Engineering
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 1/9/2007 – 1/12/2007.

Robert A. Bruzek
BRUZEK-Robert A., 79 years, Omaha. Preceded in death by wife, Patricia. Survived by wife, Alyce J. Bruzek; son and daughter-in-law, James and Dina Bruzek of Dayton, MD; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and James Solem of Omaha; grandchildren: Angela and Joseph Bruzek of Dayton, MD, Scott Nielsen and wife Julie, Andrea Fullerton and husband Craig, all of Omaha, Laura Nielsen of Denver, CO; great-grandchildren: Owen Nielsen, Caden and Kylie Fullerton.
SERVICES Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., West Center Chapel. Interment, Evergreen. Memorials to Alzheimer’s Association. VISITATION from 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, with family receiving friends 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the West Center Chapel.
HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 12/26/2006 – 12/27/2006.

Duane A. Desler
DESLER-Duane A., age 76 years of Omaha.
Visitation Tues. 5-8 PM at Braman Mortuary. Graveside Service Wed. 11:30 AM at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Celebration of Duane’s Life Wed. 1 PM at Trinity Church (156 & Dodge). Visit www.bramanmortuary.com to leave a condolence
BRAMAN MORTUARY
1702 N. 72nd St. 391-2171
Duane was an electrical engineer.
Published in the Omaha World-Herald on 12/24/2006.

Raymond F. Knievel
KNIEVEL-Raymond F., age 69yrs, of Arlington. Retired Lucent Technologies employee. Survived by wife, Nancy; daughter, Christina (Dennis) Pavlik, Rene Knievel (Rom Niziolek), Mary Knievel, all of Arlington, Gina (Scott) O’Doherty, of Omaha; brothers, Leon (Sandy) Knievel, of Tilden, Kevin (Jolene) Knievel, of Neligh; sisters, Dorothy (Ray) Brandt, of Neligh, and Carol (Wayne) Whitwer, of Poway, CA; 18 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild.
ROSARY and PRAYER SERVICE 1pm Sat. VISITATION Fri 2-8pm, and Sat. 9am-1pm, with family receiving friends Fri 6:30-8pm, all at Funeral Home. Burial Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, NE, with full Military Honors. Memorials to the Fremont Area Medical Center Hospice Program. MOSER MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Fremont, NE 402-721-4490
Published in the Omaha World-Herald on 12/15/2006.

Lorne “Kelly” Fuller
Fuller, Lorne “Kelly” 80, Waverly, widower of Winnie, died Tuesday (11/14/06) in Lincoln. Born, Lincoln (9/18/26) to Lorne and Susie (Connor) Fuller. He retired in 1987 after 40 years with Western Electric. Member: American Legion Post No. 3. World War II, Navy Veteran.

Survivors: son, Ronald Fuller, Omaha; daughters, sons-in-law, Lynn and Ron Tanner, Omaha, Diane Lindholm, Lincoln, Cindy and Dave Wimmer, Scottsbluff; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom and Shirley Fuller, Lincoln, Richard and Elizabeth Fuller, Seattle. He was preceded in death by parents; wife, Winnie; sister, Helen.

Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St., Lincoln. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Friday with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m., funeral home. Memorials: American Heart Association, 1550 S. 70th Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, (06). Condolences may be left at www.metcalffh.com
Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 11/16/2006.

Marie “Mary” Conley
CONLEY-Marie “Mary”, 77, of Plattsmouth, formerly Weeping Water, died 12/7/206. Widow of William H Conley, employed by Western Electric for 16 years. Survived by son, John and spouse Joyce Conley of Weeping Water; three daughters, Judy and spouse, Jerry Bivins, of Evansville IN, Jo Jacobs of Plattsmouth, Janis Hennings and Gary DeVos of Louisville; by 13 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren; two brothers, two sisters; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services at Hammons Funeral Chapel, Weeping Water, NE, at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, December 11th. Visitation: Sunday 1-9 pm Family 6-8. at Mortuary. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery Weeping Water. Memorials to the care of the Family. HAMMONS FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES 267-5544 Weeping Water
www.hammonsfs.com
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 12/9/2006 – 12/10/2006

11-24-06
STEVENS-Kenneth R., age 66 years, of Springfield, NE. Survived by wife, Ellen; daughter, Dawn Edgerton; step- children, Janet (Jeff) Restivo, Judith (Joe) Nigro, Richard (Susan) Risavi, Jeanne (Henry) Henderson; 11 Grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; mother, Anita and husband, Melvin Syth; brothers, Charles Stevens and Greg Syth; sisters, Mary Thomas and Doris Batten.
Service: Sat. 10:30 AM at the Kahler-Dolce Mortuary, Papillion, NE. Visitation 1 hour prior to service Sat. 9:30 to 10:30 AM only. Interment Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, NE. KAHLER-DOLCE
Papillion, Neb. 339-3232
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 11/22/2006 – 11/24/2006

10-18-06
BOATRIGHT-Paul Marion, age 86, Ottumwa, IA, formerly Lincoln and Omaha, died Monday (10-16-06) in Ottumwa. Born November 21, 1919, Lincoln, NE to Will and Sylvia (Carmichael) Boatright. U.S. Army Air Corps, and WWII Veteran. Retired supervisor Western Electric Company. Survived by daughter, Paula Boatright, Maple Grove, MN; son and daughter-in-law, Joel and Penny Boatright, Fairfield, IA; grandchildren and spouse, Cole and Katie Boatright, Claire Boatright; step-grandchildren, Amy Roland, Megan Roland; great-grandson, Benett Boatright, all of Fairfield, IA. Preceded in death by his wife, Joan.
Private family graveside services will be held at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery. Military honors by Nebraska Army National Guard. Memorials to the Hospice House, 312 Alta Vista, Ottumwa, IA 52501. LINCOLN MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME
6800 S. 14th St, Lincoln, NE
402-423-1515
Condolences may be sent to www.lincolnfh.com.
Published in the Omaha World-Herald on 10/18/2006

10-12-06
POPE-Norman C., age 72 years, Omaha. Active member of Swinging Sam’s Camping Club; Rolling Squares Camping and Square Dance Club; Heartland Pioneers (driving for the blind). Retired Lucent Technologies. Preceded in death by son, Steven J. Pope; grandson, Alex M. Thiele. Survived by wife, Marie K. Pope; daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Bruce Poledna of Omaha; daughter-in-law, Julia Thiele and husband Ray of Papillion, NE; grandchildren: Nicholas Hike, Alysa Pope and John Thiele; sisters: Bonnie Mooney of Stromsburg, NE, Connie Kemp and husband Marvin of Omaha; brothers: Leslie Pope and wife Nora, Gary Pope and wife Polly, all of Fremont, NE, Tom Pope and wife Carolyn of Spearfish, SD; nieces and nephews.
Services Saturday, 10:00 a.m., United Methodist Church of Gretna, 11457 So. 204 Street. Interment, Voss Mohr Cemetery with full military honors by Millard American Legion Post 374 and VFW Post 8334. Memorials to United Methodist Church of Gretna. Visitation from 4:00 p.m. Friday, with family receiving friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the West Center Chapel.
HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900

9-28-06
CHRISTIANSEN-Norma, age 70 of Omaha, passed away September 27, 2006. Preceded in death by: mother and father (parents); brother, Robert Johnson; sister, Ruth Pruitt; grandson, Rory Christiansen. Survived by husband, Lyle; sons, Bob (Malissa) Christiansen, Randy (Collette) Christiansen, Larry Christiansen; daughters, Jean (Rick) Holling, Mary (John) Reasor, Jackie (Don) Unstad, Lonnie Christiansen, Sheri Shipman; brother, Bud (Alberta) Johnson; sister, Nancy (Vernon) Sterns; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grand-children. Retired from Western Electric after 40 years of service.
VISITATION: 6-8 PM Friday at Braman Mortuary. FUNERAL SERVICE: 10 AM Saturday at Braman Mortuary. Interment: Prospect Hill Cemetery in Elkhorn, NE. BRAMAN MORTUARY
1702 N. 72nd St. 391-2171

9-9-06
HARRIS – Judy M., age 65 years, of Omaha. Preceded in death by husband, Marvin. Survived by son, Ronnie Alberts; daughter, Rhonda Alberts; step daughters, Janet Heldenbrand and Sherri (Martin) Slawson; brothers, Roy and Bob Evans; 5 grandchildren.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Monday, 2:00 PM at Braman Mortuary. Visit www.bramanmortuary.com to leave a condolence. BRAMAN MORTUARY
1702 N. 72nd St. 391-2171

8-29-06
TRICE – Michael D., age 55, Omaha, passed away 8/29 after fighting a long hard battle with cancer. Survived by 3 children; 1 granddaughter; 7 sisters and brothers; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
FUNERAL SERVICE Saturday 2:00 PM at Mortuary. VISITATION: 6:00 – 8:00 PM Friday.
ROEDER MORTUARY
50th & Ames Ave. 453-5600

8-28-06
KORINEK-Kenneth, age 70. Passed away August 23, 2006 in Phoenix, AZ after a brief battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Marie and is survived by wife, Mary; sons, Kurt, Kreg and Kris; daughters, Suzy, Kristin and Lisa; grandson, expected in December; granddaughters, Bailey and Josie. Ken was born in Brainard, NE and spent most of his life in Omaha. He dearly loved his family and will be terribly missed by them. In lieu of cards or flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of the Valley (Friendship Village), 2525 East Southern Avenue, Tempe AZ 85282-7741 or the Lance Armstrong Foundation, National Mail Processing Center, P.O. Box 6003, Albert Lea MN 56007

8-25-06
TODD-Gary L., age 65 years of Omaha, NE. Preceded in death by parents and brother Joe. Survived by wife, Ann; sons, Gary, Steve and wife Darla, and Doug, all of Omaha; grandchildren, Michael and Zachary; brothers, Jim and wife Paula, Randy and partner Mike; many other relatives and friends.
Visitation: 8/25/2006, 1-8 PM with the family receiving friends from 6-8 PM all at the Kahler-Dolce Mortuary, Papillion, NE. Mass of Christian burial 8/26/2006, Sat.,10:00 AM at the St. Geralds Catholic Church (96th & Q Street). Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Omaha, NE. Memorials to the family will be used to purchase AEDs (external defibrillator) for local golf courses. KAHLER-DOLCE
Papillion, Neb. 339-3232

8-15-06
CORMACI-Patricia Ann (Kyral), age 70 years, Omaha. Preceded in death by son, Robert. Survived by husband, Alfio “Fred” Cormaci; son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Judy Cormaci of Omaha; daughter, Pam Griffith of Columbia, IL; 9 grandchildren: Robby, J.J., Stacie, Alyson, Melanie, Ashlie, Brittanie, Carmen and Nicholas; 1 great-grandchild, Serenity; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Carol Kyral; sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Walt Dean, all of Omaha; nieces, nephews and cousins; other relatives and many friends.
Vigil Service Thursday, 7:00 p.m., West Center Chapel. SERVICES Friday, 9:30 a.m., West Center Chapel to St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment, Calvary Cemetery. Memorials to St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church. VISITATION from 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the West Center Chapel. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900

8-10-06
ALCARAZ-Louise (Alvarado), age 74, passed away August 2, 2006. Louise was born in Overton, NE. July 24, 1932. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Clotilde Alvarado and brothers, John and Albert. She is survived by her husband, Salvador N. Alcaraz; and daughter and son-in-law, Christina and Chris Alba and their 4 children. Sisters, Jessie Lopez, of Omaha, Rita Farias, (Paul), of Gibbon, NE., Maria Lindgren, (Mitchell), of Boulder, CO, Josephine Sandoval, (Hermojines), of Baton Rouge, LA, Herminia Rios, (Joe), of Kearney, NE. Brothers Frank, Manuel, both of Omaha and Joe, (Christine), of Bellevue, NE. Step-daughters Loretta, Jackie, Josie, Sandra and Valerie. 20 Grandchildren and 21 Great Grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Louise grew up in Lexington, NE., before moving to Omaha where she worked until retiring in 1990 from Lucent Technologies. Louise loved traveling with her husband. She was a very loving and supportive wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
VISITATION begins Thursday, 2:00 pm with Wake Service at 7:00 pm, West Center Chapel. FUNERAL SERVICE Friday, 9:15 am from the chapel to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at 10:00 am. Interment, Resurrection. Memorials may be directed to Schleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Dr., Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923.
HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900

7-29-06
ZAK-Donald C., age 70, of Elkhorn. Preceded in death by father, Casey; sister, Maria; grandson, Zachary. Survived by wife, Lucy; son, David (Carolyn); daughters, Cheryl (David) Bradley, Lynn (Duane) Fast; grandchildren, Travis, Nick (Keri), DJ, Jon, Chanelle, Hannah; mother, Irene Zak, Buffalo, NY; brother, Richard (Pat), Buffalo, NY; mother-in-law, Tessie Furmanek; many nieces and nephews.
VISITATION at St. Patrick Catholic Church (20500 West Maple Road) Sunday 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. with Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at church. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery. BETHANY FUNERAL HOME
82nd & Harrison 593-6100

7-26-06
GLASSHOFF-Kenneth E., age 66, retired from Western-Electric, died 7/24/06. He is survived by wife, Sharon; son, Brian; step-daughter, Theresa Harazin; step-son, David Harazin; granddaughter, Elizabeth Leabo; also a large extended family, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Mary; his 1st wife, Nancy; and son, Keith.
Memorial Services are 11:00 AM. Thursday July 27, at the Millard American Legion located at 4618 South 139th Street. GOOD SHEPHERD FUNERAL HOME
4425 S. 24th St 505-9260

7-19-06
BLUHM-Lona R., 76, rural Greenwood, died at her home Tuesday. Retired Western Electric employee. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Fred (Judy), Ashland; daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy (Bruce) Mayfield, Eagle, NE; Carol (Jeff) Sopher, Dearborn, MO; sister and brother-in-law, Joan (Maynard) Scholl, Elgin, NE; 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Memorial Services 2:00 p.m. Friday Marcy Mortuary, Ashland, NE. No visitation. Memorials: donors choice. MARCY MORTUARY
Ashland, NE 402/944-3343

7-19-06
PERSINGER-Jenet C., age 70, of Omaha. 35 year employee of Western Electric. Preceded in death by father, Curtis Cory; husband, James Persinger and grandson, James Norman Kerr. Survived by mother, Maxine Cory; sister, Ellen Kahn; daughters, Barbara Ann Coe and Brenda Lee Persinger; grandchildren, Josey Aaron, Matthew Krisel, Shauntel Kerr-Krisel, Taimeca Kerr-Krisel; 2 great-grandchildren.
FUNRAL SERVICES 10am Thurs 108th St. Chapel. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. VISITATION Wed 6-8pm at the Mortuary. Memorials to Nebraska Hospice. ROEDER MORTUARY
2727 North 108th St. 496-9000

7-16-06
Bill Brazell was a tool & machine inspector in 30 building, retired in 1990 , and moved to Clinton, MO. Please see if you can send this notice to all members, as he was well known in the tool room ..
Bill passed early Fri. am. at 3:34. Zelma is coping pretty good! There will be a memorial service on Sun. July 23 at their church Trinity Lutheran on Highway 7 going east out of Clinton. Lunch at noon and service at 1:30pm. Cremation has taken place.
My name is Barbara Parlett and have been a good friend of Bill and Zelmas for many years. If you have any questions feel free to call me. Barbara Parlett, 660-885-8891. I was lucky enough to buy a house 1/2 block from them, same as we lived at in Omaha….Barb

7-16-06
GODSEY-Terry R., 58 years. Machinist at Lucent Technology for 33 years. Survived by son, Chad Godsey, Nebraska City; daughter, Shanda Godsey, Raleigh, NC; granddaughter, Summer; parents, Robert and Lyla Godsey, Council Bluffs; sisters, Sandra (Gil) Cerveny, Indianola, IA, Sheryl (Douglas) Knutson, Cedar Rapids, IA; nephews, Jason, Tyler, Ryan, Josh, and Lucas Cerveny, Jeremie and Joel Knutson; other relatives and friends; best friend and former wife, Sharon Egan.
Memorials A.A. and Asera Hospice. The family will receive friends Mon. 6-8 PM West Center Chapel. Services Tues. 10:30 AM West Center Chapel. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery at 1:30pm, Millard with Military Honors by Millard American Legion and VFW. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900

7-8-06
Burrell – David A., age 73 of Ralston. Born Feb.27, 1933 in Omaha. Survived by wife, Joyce; sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Kristi Burrell of Greenwood, MO; Jeff and Colleen Burrell; daughter, Phyllis Sanderholm and son-in-law Frank, all of Omaha; brothers and sisters-in-law, Edwin and Barb Burrell of Stoddard, WI, Martin and Carol Burrell, Omaha; sister Alta Master, Alverta, CA; several half brothers and sisters; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild, all of Omaha. Member of Ralston American Legion #373, Vistation Tuesday 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. with Legion Service at 7:00 p.m. at Funeral Home. Funeral Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ralston. Interment Hillcrest. Memorials to the church.
Kremer Funeral Home – 6302 Maple Street – 553-3155

6-21-06
Pipefitter in Plant Trades
HURST-Jack L., age 74, Omaha. Served in the US Navy. Preceded in death by parents Ben and Vlasta Hurst and brother Ben. Survived by daughter and son-in-law Sally and Bill Parrack, Council Bluffs, IA; son and daughter-in-law Michael and Betsy Hurst, Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Eric and Quinn Parrack and Kathleen and Claire Hurst; sisters, Judy Meis and Jean Solano; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
MEMORIAL SERVICES 11:00 A.M. Saturday, 6/24/06, Miller-Salanitro Funeral Home, with luncheon following at Sons of Italy. Body donated to the Anatomical Board.

6-21-06
Harold was an Inspection Supervisor on the second shift in the Cable Plant.
HAWKINS-Harold W., age 82, of Omaha, formerly of Lincoln, passed away Sunday June 18,
2006. Harold was a WWII Veteran (ETO) and EX-POW. Retired supervisor, AT&T. He is preceded in death by parents, Charles (1946) and Stella (1969) Hawkins; brothers, Leyman Hawkins (1951), Robert Hawkins (1975), Fay Hawkins (1983); sister, Blanche (Hawkins) Jacoby (2005). He is Survived by wife of 59 years, Lorraine (Odvody) Hawkins; sons and daughters-in-law, Wesley and Mary Hawkins, of TN, James and Peggy Hawkins, of Omaha, Gerald and Billie Hawkins, of Lincoln; sister, Norma and Tommy Jelsma, of Lincoln; 7 grandchildren, Thomas, Omaha, Latonia, Melissa and Anita, IN, Kristiana, CO, Jonathan, FL, and Eric, Lincoln; many nieces; nephews; cousins.
VISITATION Wednesday June 21 4-8pm with family present after 6pm Braman Mortuary. FUNERAL SERVICE 10:30am Thursday June 22, 2006 Braman Mortuary. Interment Thursday 3pm Lincoln Memorial Park Lincoln, NE. Military Honors by V.F.W. Post #8334 and Millard American Legion Post # 374. Memorials may be made to the EX-POW Museum, Anderson Ville, GA.
Visit www.bramanmortuary.com to leave a condolence. BRAMAN MORTUARY
1702 N. 72nd St. 391-2171

6-14-06
BERNADY-Susan C., age 55yrs, of Omaha. Survived by husband, Wally; 2 daughters, Dawn Bernady and Kelly Bernady; parents, Florian and Sophie Herdzina.
SERVICES Thurs 10am, Korisko Larkin Staskiewicz Chapel. VISITATION Wed 4-8pm. Cremation to follow Services. KORISKO LARKIN STASKIEWICZ FUNERAL HOME
5108 “F” St. 402-731-1234

6-13-06
Hill – Sidney D.
HILL-Sidney D. On June 10, 2006, Sydney Dennis Hill, beloved husband of 
Geraldine “Jerrie” D. Hill, devoted father of James D. Hill and his wife 
Angel and Ketih Hill, loving grandfather of Brittnie, Kayleigh, Jamie and 
Zachary, dear brother of Darrel Hill and the late Gerald Hill and Thelma 
Asbury, son-in-law of Katherine Perkins.
Services and interment will be held in Baltimore, Maryland.

6-11-06
CLAWSON-Harry Blaine, age 76yrs. Born July 12, 1929 in Vandergrift, PA, died May 17, 2006, in Omaha, NE. Preceded in death by his parents, Maude Emma Clawson (nee Ritenour) and George William Clawson; 2 brothers, Jack and Richard Clawson; 1 brother-in-law, Clifford Scepansky. Survived by daughters, Tammy L. (Bill) Clawson-Dritschell, Robyn E. Clawson, both of Omaha; 3 sisters, Alice (Cliff) Scepansky, Etowah, N.C., Mary Louise (James) Morris, Verona, PA, Peggy (Glenn) Shotts, Hendersonville, N.C.; 1 brother, Robert (Shirley) Clawson, New Kensington, PA; in-laws, Sally (Jack) Clawson, Louise (Richard) Clawson; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Korean War Veteran, Served in the Army from 1951-1953. Retired from AT&T Technologies after 35 years of Service.
Cremated. Friends will be received at Harry’s Home Saturday, June 17, 2006, from 2pm-5pm. Email for details: jeepers1@a.t.t.-net

6-11-06
PECKMAN-Alma F., age 74yrs, of Omaha. Survived by husband, Carl; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Terry Christensen, of Olympia, WA; son and daughter-in-law, David and Kim Peckman, California; granddaughter, Mikayla Christensen; step-grandchildren, Ashley and Danyelle, Steven, Bryan and Andy Silva; many cousins and other relatives.
SERVICES Tues. 9:30am, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Millard. VISITATION Mon at Mortuary 1-8pm, with family receiving friends from 5-7pm. SERVICES Tues 2:30pm, Immanuel State Line Lutheran Church, Wymore, NE. Interment Church Cemetery. Memorials to the Church. KAHLER-DOLCE
Papillion, Neb. 339-3232

5-28-06
HUNT-Leon F., age 70yrs, of Bellevue. Survived by wife, Veronica; children and spouses, Inga and Mike Daniels, of Omaha, Roderick and Dena Hunt, of Gretna, Rebecca and Todd Hunter, of Forney, TX, Delores and Richard Armstrong, of Omaha; step-daughter and spouse, Gina and Michael Rubenstein, of Omaha; daughter-in-law, Mary Todero, of Papillion; grandchildren, Katrina, Jacob, Jessica, Elizabeth, Jonathan, Todd, Jr., Samantha, Morgan, Jenna, Alaina, Sophia and Nina; great-granddaughter, Cheyenne; parents-in-law, Patrick and Otheda Hartin, of Bellevue; many other relatives and friends.
MEMORIAL SERVICE Tues 1pm, Kahler-Dolce Mortuary. NO VISITATION. Memorials to the NE Humane Society. KAHLER-DOLCE
Papillion, Neb. 339-3232

5-22-06
RUDOLFO-Sebastino J. “Rudy”, age 87, passed away on May 17, 2006 in Albuquerque, N.M. He is survived by wife, Inez; son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Joanne Rudolfo, of Albuquerque; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Robert Kabourek of Omaha, NE; sisters, Rose Kaminski, Frances Rudolfo.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 23 at 9:00 am at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Albuquerque; interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the National Heart Association or the National Kidney Foundation.

5-22-06
THURMAN-Beverly J., age 70 years, Omaha. Survived by husband, Dale Thurman; daughter and son-in-law, Toni and Roger Flermoen, IL; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Lisa Dunn; step-daughter and son-in-law, Barb and Russ Crawford; step-sons, Darrell Thurman, Mike Thurman; grandchildren, Nick Dunn, Ryan Dunn, Lindsey Dunn, Kelsey Dunn, Alex Flermoen, Durin Flermoen, Lisa Crawford, Amanda Crawford, Samantha Crawford, Josh Thurman, Tabitha Thurman, Ashley Thurman; brothers-in-law, Doug (Helen) Thurman, Russ (Alma) Thurman, Jack (Kathy) Thurman, Bob (Barb) Thurman; sisters-in-law, Joann (Bob) Brothers, Irene (Cliff) Keeline, Celia (Don) Johnson, Ardith Larue.
MEMORIAL SERVICE Tues. 11 AM St. Paul Lutheran Church, 13271 Millard Ave. Memorials to Lung Cancer Alliance or Hospice House. No Visitation. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900
Bev Thurman, wife of Dale Thurman, ( who retired from the Omaha Works ) and his wife Bev worked as a cashier in the Cafeteria.

5-22-06
BOGER-Ajdrna, age 69 of Valley, NE. Preceded in death by his parents and sons Ajdrna, Jr. and Charles. He is survived by his wife Carol; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Darin Duncan of Omaha, NE; Sons and daughters-in-law: Mark and Diana of Ft. Calhoun, NE, James and Rhonda of Valley, NE, and Brenda Boger of Omaha, NE; 17 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters: Mary Alene Boger of Omaha, NE, Iva D. Metzler of Topeka, KS and Francé Burroughs of Flint, MI; brother: David Boger of Wynne, Ark.
VISITATION Friday from noon to 8:00 PM with family receiving friends from 6 to 8. FUNERAL SERVICE at 10:00 AM Saturday all at Reichmuth Funeral Home in Elkhorn. Interment will be at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Elkhorn. Military Honors conducted by Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard. REICHMUTH FUNERAL HOME
21901 West Maple 289-2222

5/20/06
JUDDS-Carol C., age 71yrs, of Gretna, NE, passed away 5/13/06. Carol was born in Omaha, NE on 8/12/34, to John O. and Caroline A. (Wittmuss) Cockerill. Carol attended the University of NE-Lincoln, where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Carol worked her entire career at Western Electric, later known as AT&T. Carol loved to travel, and took many trips during her retirement, including frequent visits to see her daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter. When she wasn’t traveling, she enjoyed reading and cooking. She was an avid gardener, and was well known for her beautiful flower and vegetable garden. Carol was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Teri (James) Bancroft and her granddaughter, Elizabeth. Also surviving is her sister, Janis McReynolds, and many nieces and nephews.
SERVICES Mon, May 22, 2pm, Kahler-Dolce Mortuary. VISITATION Mon 12pm until 2pm, prior to Service only. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Gretna Fire Dept, American Heart Assoc. or favorite charity. KAHLER-DOLCE Papillion, Neb. 339-3232

5/10/06
MARCHELLO-Sara Veronica (Camero), age 88 years, Omaha, loved by many, died of cancer on May 10, 2006. While ill, she refused to give in to pain and discomfort, which was typical of the way she took on everything. Survived by husband of 66 years, Ray; 2 daughters, Linda Marchello and son-in-law, Mike Carroll and Leslie Marchello Peterson and son-in-law, Mike Peterson; grandsons, Drew and Reed Peterson of Omaha, and grandson and wife, Dave Fowler and Joanne Lee, of Baltimore, MD; sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and dear friends. Sara was the youngest of 8 children and last of her generation. Active in volunteer work for many causes, Sara sewed doll clothes for disadvantaged children at Christmas, cooked for those in need, and enjoyed volunteering for the Italian American Heritage Society, Modern Italian Americans, Sons of Italy, St. Robert’s Church, and many more. She worked at the Martin Bomber Plant during WW II and retired from Western Electric where she was a member of the IBEW. Sara enjoyed her “second life” as a retiree with enthusiasm. She gardened, entertained, cooked, golfed, sewed and traveled in the conversion van with Ray, family and friends until recently. A life well spent.
VIGIL SERVICE Sunday, 5:00 p.m., West Center Chapel. SERVICES Monday, 9:30 a.m., West Center Chapel to St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment Calvary. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Methodist Hospice. VISITATION from 9:00 a.m., Sunday, with family receiving friends 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the West Center Chapel. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900

5/6/06
BINKO-Joseph C., age 80yrs, Papillion. Retired AT&T employee. Survived by wife, Virginia; son and daughter-in-law, Loren and Lisa Binko of Bellevue; grandchildren, Ariel and Joshua Binko; sister, Dorothy Spethman of Papillion; many other relatives and friends.
Services Monday 10:30 a.m. St. Columbkille Catholic Church. Interment Cedar Dale Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 1-8 p.m. with family 5-8 p.m.. Wake service Sunday at 7:00 p,.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Heart Association, American Lung Association or St. Columbkille Catholic Church.
KAHLER-DOLCE
Papillion, Neb. 339-3232

5-4-06
McKinley “Mack” Thoms
THOMS-McKinley “Mack”, age 92 years, Omaha. Preceded in death by wife, Henrietta. Survived by daughters: Alvania Wiggins, Philadelphia, PA, Tanika Thoms, Baltimore, Maryland; sons: Douglas Thoms (Beverly) Omaha, Donald Thoms (Mariana), Baltimore, Maryland; 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson; brothers: Chester and Percy, Baltimore, Maryland. Retired Western Electric – Baltimore Works
VISITATION Thursday 12 Noon until 7:00 p.m. with Time of Remembrance at 6:00 p.m. at West Center Chapel. Additional services and burial in Baltimore, Maryland. Memorials to Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging.
HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900

4-25-06
PIERCE-Alice “Jean”, age 70, Omaha. Survived by husband, Earl; daughters, Betty and husband, Dave Huxhold, Barbara and husband, Curt Witt, Carol and husband, Mike Wiggins; grandchildren, Jill and Jason, Brian, Shawn, Jason, Hillary and Jesse, Hannah, Jarret, Justin, Tyler; great-grandchildren, Dakota and 1 on the way; 4 sisters; 1 brother. Preceded by parents; 2 brothers.
Visitation Tues. 6-8 PM Colonial Chapel. Services Wed. 9:30 AM Colonial Chapel with Burial to follow at National Cemetery, Comstock, NE at 2:30 PM. Family requests Memorials to family choice. CROSBY BURKET
SWANSON-GOLDEN
Colonial Chapel
11902 W. Center Rd. 333-7200

4-23-06
RICHLING-Robert R, 78, Weeping Water, died at home on Friday, April 21, 2006. Mr. Richling was born October 26, 1927 in Creighton, NE to Peter and Sophia (Lambert) Richling.
A graduate of high school attended University of Nebraska Lincoln. Serving a year in merchant Marines and 3 years in the Air Force 1945-1949. Retired from AT&T with 31 years of service he was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post # 237 and Fraternal Order of Eagles # 367.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Richling; one daughter, son-in-law and grand-daughter; many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers; 5 sisters and wife Dona.
Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Manley. Visitation will be from 1 – 6 p.m., Tuesday at the Hammons Family Funeral Chapel. Rosary at 7:00 p.m. St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.
A second Funeral Mass will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday April 27, at the St. Ludgers Catholic Church, Creighton.
Interment at St. Ludgers Cemetery in Creighton.
Memorial contribtions may be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Manley, NE and/or St. Ludger’s Catholic Church Creighton, NE. Condolences expressed at www.hammonsfs.com Hammons Family Funeral Services
Weeping Water, NE
(402) 267-5544

4/11/2006
SALESMAN-David W., age 67. Born June 11, 1938 in Orchard ParK, NY, died on April 7, 2006 in Eau Claire, WI. He was the son of the late Arthur William Salzman and Ruby (Bundy) Salzman. A 10 year Navy veteran, he worked for AT&T and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department before his retirement. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Toelle) Salzman; sister, Frances (Salzman) Klein; half-brother, Kenneth Lockwood. Survived by wife, Bonny (Telesco) Kauffman Salzman; children, Gretchen Salzman, Tony Salzman, Karen and Michael Jonas; step-children, Stephen and Rebecca Cox, Cynthia and Derek Mitchell; grandchildren, Brittany and Chelsea Hank, McLaine, Gabrielle and Spencer Jonas, Abigail and Mason Mitchell, Andrew, Alexa, Riley, Derek, James, Everett and Stephen Cox; brother, Paul Salzman; sister, Lucy (Salzman) Farrell.
Services Wed. 9:15 AM at the 72nd Street Chapel to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church at 10 AM. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Wake Service Tues. 7 PM at the 72nd Street Chapel. JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES
72nd STREET CHAPEL
1010 North 72nd St., 391-1664

4-5-06
HOGG-Grace E., 68 yrs, Mead, NE, died Mar. 31, 2006, in Fremont. Preceded in death by parents, Herman and Evelyn Anders. Survived by husband, Robert W. Hogg, Mead; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald E. and Terresa Hogg, Aldus, OK, James Lee and Tammy Hogg, Fremont, Dale Steven and Laura Hogg, Tampa, FL; 5 grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Donna Alders, Robert and Becky Alders, all Cheyenne, WY; nieces, nephews and friends.
MEMORIAL SERVICE Saturday, 4/8/2006, 11:00 A.M., Mead Evangelical Covenant Church. Private family interment Morningside Cemetery, Mead. In lieu of flowers memorials to the church or Mead Rescue Squad. SVOBODA FUNERAL HOME
Wahoo, NE 402-443-3624

4-5-06
POOLE-Evelyn J. “Jan”, age 74 years, Omaha. Preceded in death by husband, Elerd J. Survived by daughter: Cherie Townsend and husband, Scott Doering,
Phoenix, AZ; son: Jim Poole and wife, Lanelle, Omaha, NE; grandsons: Joe and Justin.
SERVICES Saturday, 10:30 a.m., West Center Chapel. Interment Hillcrest. Memorials to Nebraska Lung Association or Lydia House. VISITATION from 4:00 p.m., Friday, with family receiving friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the West Center Chapel. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900

4-4-06
VACANTI-Charles, “Charlie”, age 91 years, of Omaha, NE. Preceded in death by wife Lena; Survived by son, Jim and Sue Kaar of Omaha and daughter Carmen Vacanti of Omaha; granddaughter Antoinette and Aron Boumstein of Omaha; nieces and nephews.
VISITATION on Thursday from 6:30 PM to 8 PM with a wake service at 7 PM at Holy Cross Catholic Church. FUNERAL MASS on Friday at 10 AM at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Private interment. Memorials to the family. REICHMUTH FUNERAL HOME
21901 West Maple 289-2222
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 4/4/2006 – 4/6/2006.

3-29-06
GROLEAU-Henry, 83, Weeping Water, died on Monday, March 27, 2006. He was born May 17, 1922, in St. Jacques, MI, to Joseph and Emma (Montpelier) Groleau. Veteran of WWII, where he was awarded the Silver and Bronze Star, the Purple Heart for wounds he received. Retired from Lucent Technologies (Formerly Western Electric) in 1984. On July 11, 1958, he married Betty L. Galloway in Vista, CA. He is survived by his wife, Betty; daughters, Theresa and husband Mike Mowery, Taft, CA, Nancy and husband Brent Brack, Weeping Water, Annette and husband Robert Erhert, Weeping Water; sons, Thomas Groleau, Weeping Water, James Groleau, Panama, FL, Michael Groleau, York, NE; sister-in-laws, Dorothy Groleau, Escanaba, MI, Edith Stevens, Council Bluffs, IA, Louise Galloway, Omaha, NE; brother-in-law, Conley and wife Esther Galloway, Fallbrook, CA; twenty-two grandchildren and spouses; twenty-two great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Jane, Aurora and Cecile; and five brothers Ovila, Albert, Herman, Lawrence and William.
FUNERAL SERVICE 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 31, at the First Congregational Church with Rev. Renae V. Koehler officiating. VISITATION will be from 1-4 p.m. Thursday at the Hammons Family Funeral Chapel and from 5-9 p.m. with Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, Weeping Water. Interment Oakwood Cemetery in Weeping Water. Military honors by American Legion post #237. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson Research Center and\or Family’s Choice. Condolences expressed at www.hammonsfs.com HAMMONS FUNERAL SERVICES
Weeping Water, NE (402) 267-5544

3-25-06
SWOBODA-Stanley J., Jr. age 69 of Omaha. Survived by wife, Kathryn.
Wake Service Tues. 7 pm West Center Chapel. Funeral Wed. 9:30 am at Mortuary to St. Joan of Arc at 10 am. COMPLETE NOTICE LATER
HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN DWORAK-CUTLER WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900

3-25-06
SCHMIDT-John, 80 yrs, Wahoo, NE, 3/23/2006, former Western Electric employee. Preceded in death by wife, Doris; parents, John and Blanche Schmidt; brother, Roy Schmidt. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Michele and Richard Kapple, Anne and Marlin Fujan, all Wahoo, NE; sons and daughter-in-law, Dave, San Diego, CA, Mick and Shelly, Wahoo, NE, Bill, of Lincoln, NE; 7 grandchildren; sister, Lillian Tompsett, Fremont, NE.
Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 12pm St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wahoo, NE. Interment St. Francis Cemetery, Wahoo, NE. VISITATION Friday 2-8pm with Wake Service 7pm at the funeral home, also one hour before service at church. Memorials families choice. SVOBODA FUNERAL HOME Wahoo, NE 402-443-3624

3-2-06
BOGEN-James M., age 58, Omaha, 2/27/06. Preceded in death by father Col. Paul L. Bogen; brother, John D. Bogen. Survived by mother, Elizabeth J. Bogen, San Antonio, TX; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Nichole Bogen; daughter, Liz K. Bogen; grandchildren, Anya E. Bogen, Sean P. Bogen, all of Bennet, NE; sister and brother-in-law, Patricia J. and Faruq Al-Hafeez, of Cedar Rapids, IA; brothers, Charles L. Bogen, San Antonio, TX; several nieces and nephews.
MEMORIAL SERVICES Fri 2pm, Lincoln Memorial Park, Gate No. 2, with
Military Honors by Nebraska Military Honor Guard.
CROSBY KUNOLD BURKET SWANSON-GOLDEN
32nd Ave. & Farnam 345-1886

3-1-06
CANTERBURY-Janet P., 71, of Omaha, NE, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Canterbury and son Raymond D. Canterbury. She is survived by her son Ricky Canterbury of Omaha, NE; Granddaughters Amy and Kylee Canterbury of Omaha, NE; 5 sisters, 2 brothers, several nieces, nephews and one; stepson Dennis Canterbury of Omaha, NE.
SERVICES will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, March 3, at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home. VISITATION will be held on Thursday from 2 to 8 PM at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home. with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM. Interment will be held at Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park following the service on Friday.
WESTLAWN-HILLCREST Memorial Park Funeral Home
5701 Center Street 402-556-2500

2-26-06
SUVERKRUBBE-David, age 56, Omaha. 02/26/06. Survived by mother, Evelyn Suverkrubbe, Bennington, NE; brother, Richard, Omaha; nieces, Corrie M. and Marla I. Retired from Connectivity Solutions Manufacturing in 2006. Preceded in death by father, Warren.
Memorial Service Wednesday, 04/01/06 at the Colonial Chapel at 1pm. Family requests memorials to Hospice House of American Cancer Society. CROSBY BURKET
SWANSON-GOLDEN Colonial Chapel
11902 W. Center Rd. 333-7200

2-21-06
DOUGLAS-Robert Ray, age 63, passed
away 2/15/06 in Omaha. Preceded in death by parents, John Louis Douglas and Ellen Jane Douglas. Survived by wife Judith, two sons and daughters-in-law, Allan and Lisa Douglas, Kevin Douglas and daughters-in-law Christine Douglas, Tracy Douglas all of Omaha. Robert has one brother, John Carleton Douglas, and wife Anita Jane Douglas of Omaha; Robert has 6 grandchildren; Corey, Hannah, Jake, Kaylee, Brooke, Rylan. Robert worked as an Industrial Engineer for Western Electric, AT&T and Lucent Technologies from 1966 to 1999, retiring at the age of 56. In lieu of flowers, memorials to be sent to; UNO Alumni Association or Omaha Camera Club. VISITATION Tuesday 21st 4-8:00pm with family present after 6. FUNERAL SERVICES will be held February 22, 11:00am at Braman Mortuary. To leave condolences visit http://www.bramanmortuary.com/
BRAMAN MORTUARY
1702 N. 72nd St. 391-2171

2-7-06
TURNER-James A., age 73 years, of Omaha. Preceded in death by parents, Cloyd and Josephine Turner. Survived by wife, Judy; sister, Janet C. Yanike, of Fremont; nieces, nephews, and many friends. Member of the Masonic Lodge.
SERVICES Wed 2pm, at Faith Westwood United Methodist Church, 4814 Oaks Lane. VISITATION Tues 4-7:30pm at the Funeral Home. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. KORISKO LARKIN STASKIEWICZ FUNERAL HOME
5108 “F” St. 402-731-1234

1-4-2006
GAZDA – Richard “Dick”, age 74 years, Elkhorn. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Stanley; sisters, Rose, Helen and Jean. Survived by his wife, Elizabeth; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Rose, Omaha, Mark and Diane, Elkhorn; daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and James Riexinger, Buffalo, NY, Kim Gazda Davis, Omaha; grandchildren, J.R, and Melissa Riexinger and Carissa and Ryan Dworzanski, all of Buffalo, NY, Courtney, Kelsey, Rachel, Joey, Jessica, Alfredo and Guadalupe Gadza, Tyler and Logan Davis; brothers, Ted and Bernard, both of Buffalo, NY; sisters, Emily Marcinkowski, Buffalo, NY and Alice Castiglione, Lady Lake, FL.
Visitation Wed. from Noon to 8 pm with Vigil Service at 7 pm all at Reichmuth Funeral Home, Elkhorn. Funeral Mass Thurs. 10:30 am at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Elkhorn. Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery. REICHMUTH FUNERAL HOME
21901 West Maple 289-2222